Date: March 19, 2010

Author: Peter Willson

Explorit addresses concerns over summer program

When faced with the 300-pound purple elephant in the room, 'Will Explorit hold their summer camp program?' Peter Willson the Director of Marketing and Development answered with a firm, "Yes." Willson advised that things are moving forward at Explorit. "Although we still need support for the long term sustainability of Explorit, families should have absolutely no concern over registering for our summer camp program."

When asked if he had heard of families hesitating to register based on the uncertainty of Explorit's future Willson commented, "I have read a few posts on Facebook and I have fielded a couple of phone calls, but I can tell you I quite a few registration forms already turned in as families secure their spot by the April 16 random drawing for summer camp classes." He added, "I understand the hesitation families may have. All the attention and publicity surrounding Explorit lately has focused on our financial struggles, but these concerns, at least in the short term, have been resolved."

The summer camp program guides have been sent out in both the Davis Joint Unified School District and the Washington Unified School District earlier this week. Summer camp guides were also mailed out to Explorit members and past campers earlier this week.

To learn more about Explorit's summer camp programs or to download the summer camp guide, please go to www.explorit.org and download the PDF or simply visit one of Explorit's two locations.

Scholarship assistance is available through Explorit's Ethel Sassenrath Fund. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible and greatly appreciated. Your donation will allow a very deserving student an opportunity to experience hands-on science fun that they would not otherwise have had the opportunity to enjoy. To learn more or to donate, visit www.explorit.org

Explorit's Summer Science Camp is sponsored in part this year by the ScholarShare college savings plan. ScholarShare is California's tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan. Learn more at www.scholarshare.com.

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